Goroka's hidden birding Paradise, virgin rainforest, and untouched nature.

Birding

A scenic view of lush, green mountains under a partly cloudy blue sky.

A scenic view of a rural village on a hillside, featuring traditional huts with thatched roofs, lush greenery, and a dirt path leading up the slope, all framed by tree branches.

Three men in traditional dress are sitting on a bench in a jungle setting, each holding a bamboo tube decorated with ferns and leaves.

An old, thatched-roof house sits amid lush greenery, framed by an overcast sky in a rural landscape.

The image shows a bridled honeyeater, a gray bird with a black head, white stripe, and blue eye patch, perched on a branch amidst green foliage.

A scenic view through trees of the Hogave Conservation Site, revealing mountain ranges and clouds under a blue sky.

A dense rainforest view with two tall trees in the foreground framing a distant waterfall, bathed in sunlight filtering through the canopy.

A landscape view shows lush, green mountains under a sky with scattered clouds at the Hogave Conservation Site, offering birding and virgin rainforest views from Goroka.

The image shows a sign for Hogave Conservation Centre, located in Goroka, Papua New Guinea, featuring a bird illustration and contact information.

A large group of people are gathered outside in front of a lush green mountain landscape with trees and a fence.

The image shows a Blue-capped Ifrit, a colorful bird with a distinctive blue cap, perched on a branch.

A dark-colored bird with a bright yellow patch around its eye perches amidst green foliage.

A woman in a blue dress and headscarf checks food covered with banana leaves that is being smoked.

A woman in a blue shirt is kneeling at a market stall displaying an assortment of roots and vegetables on banana leaves laid out on the ground.

Four people are standing outside in tribal dress with their faces painted black. One person is covered in moss.

A man in a blue floral shirt tends to an underground oven covered in leaves and canvas, with steam rising and another person standing nearby.

The image shows a staged interaction with locals, possibly in Papua New Guinea, featuring one with a bow and arrow, another crawling, one covered in foliage, and another with traditional clothing.

A scenic view of a tall waterfall cascading into a tranquil pond surrounded by lush greenery and fallen logs at Hogave Conservation Site.

A sign for "Hogave Conservation" featuring colorful bird illustrations stands in front of a thatched-roof structure amidst lush greenery.

A man stands near a small dam and waterfall, with a large water pipe in the foreground running over a rocky stream.

A woman stands confidently with hands on her hips in front of a tall waterfall and lush rainforest backdrop at the Hogave Conservation Site.

Trvanie: 4 Days (approx.)
Poloha: Goroka
Kód produktu: hogave

Hogave Conservation Site - Birding, Virgin Rainforest from Goroka

Hogave Conservation Site is about a 2-hour drive from Goroka and is the home to one of the highest mountains in PNG, Mt. Michael.

Hogave is an incredible piece of the untravelled Papua New Guinea complete with virgin rainforest (over 200 square kilometers), wildlife, and many different species of birds. The area has become quite a hot spot for conservation efforts (and this is paying off) as there are many tribes that claim rights to the area and only a small group who desire to really conserve this area.

Birds you might see at Hogave Conservation include:

Brown Sicklebill
Black-billed Cuckoo-Dove
Belford's Melidectes
Bird of Paradise
Common Smokey Honeyeater
Regent Whistler
Stephanie's Astrapia
Blue-capped Ifrit
Roufous-napped Bellbird
White-winged Robin
Buff-faced Scrubwren
Large Scrubwren
Mountain Mouse-Warbler
Sclater's Whistler
Papuan Boobook
Red-collared Myzomela
Papuan Flycatcher
Fan-tailed Berrypecker and more

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive in Goroka

As you arrive in Goroka today, you will be met and greeted by your guide and you will transfer directly to Hogave Conservation Site.

Overnight stay Hogave guest house with meals.

Please note that you may be required to overnight in Goroka if the roads are deemed unsafe due to weather.

Day 2: Full day at Hogave Conservation Site

Full day at Hogave Conservation Site. Here you will experience birding, hiking, village discoveries, orchid viewing, forest walks, and cultural experiences.

Overnight stay at Hogave Conservation Hut with All meals.

Day 3: Full Day at Hogave Conservation Site

Full day at Hogave Conservation Site. Here you will experience birding, hiking, village discoveries, orchid viewing, forest walks, and cultural experiences.

Overnight stay at Hogave Conservation Hut with All meals.

Day 4: Transfer to Airport

This morning you will transfer back to Goroka for an afternoon tour to see the famous Asaro Mudmen perform and a visit to the JK McCarthy Museum.

This afternoon, you will be dropped at the airport for your flight to Port Moresby.

Included in the cost:

Meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 4.
Tours mentioned in the itinerary
Cultural experiences mentioned in the itinerary
Transfers mentioned in the itinerary
Guide

Excluded:

All flights - both domestic and international
Accommodation in Port Moresby
Travel insurance
Personal items such as sunscreen, insect repellant, souvenirs, etc

Rezervovať teraz

Recenzie

5/5 (8)

How was your trip and guide?

“Thomas Payape and Tony Hateya from PNGVT looked after me very well. There was a funeral of a PNG pilot on the land next to Lakwanda Lodge and there were over a thousand Huli people there for 4 to 5 days.I arrived on the day that they were preparing the mumu with 60 pigs to be slaughtered. Thomas was able to use my iPhone to get great movies shot of the preparations.Since I had walked with a student from Tari High School to Margarima (2 days I think) in 1974, retracing Tari to Ambua Gap & Margarima was probably the highlight for me.I cannot recommend Rapheal Kogun enough!! He is very honest and cared greatly about my safety. Same with Thomas Paypae in Tari.The Guest house in Goroka was excellent, with ensuite bathroom and a continental breakfast provided – also very clean.In Madang, Raphel told me that there were pirates at the moment, so we did not go to Dazib guesthouse, but stayed in the Lutheran Gusethouse in Madang – again excellent.

And would you recommend this tour to other adventurers who'd like to come to PNG?

Definitely. I had a great time thanks. Best holiday yet."